adding oil DODGE GRAND CARAVAN 2008 5.G Owners Manual

NFlowing/Rising Water..................346
mTire Safety Information...................348
NTire Markings........................348
NTire Loading And Tire Pressure...........353
mTires Ð General Information...............357
NTire Pressure.........................357
mTire Chains...........................367
mSnow Tires...........................368
mTire Rotation..........................368
mTire Pressure Monitor System (TPMS)........369
NBasic TPMS Without EVIC Ð If Equipped....371
NPremium TPMS With EVIC Ð If Equipped . . . 373
mFuel Requirements......................377N3.3L & 3.8L Gasoline Engine..............377
mAdding Fuel..........................382
NFuel Filler Cap (Gas Cap)...............382
NLoose Fuel Filler Cap Message............384
mFlexible Fuel Ð 3.3L Engines Only..........384
NE-85 General Information................384
NEthanol Fuel (E-85)....................385
NFuel Requirements....................386
NSelection Of Engine Oil For Flexible Fuel
Vehicles (FFV) E-85 And Gasoline Vehicles . . . 387
NStarting............................387
NCruising Range.......................387
NReplacement Parts.....................387
322 STARTING AND OPERATING

Checking the oil while the vehicle is on level ground will
improve the accuracy of the oil level readings. Maintain
the oil level between the MIN and MAX markings on the
dipstick. Adding one quart of oil when the reading is at
the MIN mark will result in a MAX reading on these
engines.CAUTION!
Overfilling or underfilling will cause oil aeration or
loss of oil pressure. This could damage your engine.
Change Engine Oil
The oil change indicator system will remind you that it is
time to take your vehicle in for scheduled maintenance.
Refer to ªMaintenance Scheduleº in Section 8 of this
manual for information on this system.
NOTE: Under no circumstances should oil change
intervals exceed 6,000 miles (10 000 km) or six months,
whichever occurs first.
Engine Oil Selection
For best performance and maximum protection under all
types of operating conditions, the manufacturer only
Engine Oil Dipstick
442 MAINTAINING YOUR VEHICLE

Flashers
Hazard Warning....................... 410
Turn Signal.....................227,483,484
Flash-To-Pass........................... 170
Flat Tire Stowage........................ 422
Flexible Fuel Vehicles
Cruising Range........................ 387
Engine Oil........................... 387
Fuel Requirements..................384,386
Maintenance.......................... 388
Replacement Parts..................... 387
Starting............................. 387
Flooded Engine Starting................... 326
Floor Console.......................... 201
Fluid Capacities......................... 486
Fluid Leaks............................. 94
Fluid Level Checks
Automatic Transaxle.................... 465
Automatic Transmission................. 466Brake............................... 463
Power Steering........................ 452
Fluids................................ 487
Fluids, Lubricants and Genuine Parts.......... 487
Fog Light Service........................ 483
Fog Lights.......................165,233,483
Fold in Floor (Stow8n Go) Seating........... 138
Freeing A Stuck Vehicle................... 427
Fuel................................. 377
Adding............................. 382
Additives............................ 380
Clean Air............................ 378
Filler Cap (Gas Cap).................226,382
Filler Door (Gas Cap)................... 226
Gasoline............................ 377
Gauge.............................. 226
Hoses.............................. 461
Light............................... 234
Octane Rating........................ 487
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